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... 44 Replacing a memory module 45 Replacing the MXM graphic card 45 Replacing the TV tuner card and wireless card 46 Replacing the system board 47 Replacing the touch sensor board 49 Replacing the LCD panel 51 Replacing the camera 52 Replacing the keyboard 53 Replacing the Mouse 54 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 55 Replacing the remote control 55 Chapter 9. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 24 Undetermined problems 26 Chapter 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter...
... 44 Replacing a memory module 45 Replacing the MXM graphic card 45 Replacing the TV tuner card and wireless card 46 Replacing the system board 47 Replacing the touch sensor board 49 Replacing the LCD panel 51 Replacing the camera 52 Replacing the keyboard 53 Replacing the Mouse 54 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 55 Replacing the remote control 55 Chapter 9. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 24 Undetermined problems 26 Chapter 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter...
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... present, you must not be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for : a. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. c. Checklist: 1. Power-off , and the power cord disconnected. Check inside the unit for any alterations...
... present, you must not be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for : a. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. c. Checklist: 1. Power-off , and the power cord disconnected. Check inside the unit for any alterations...
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... green-wire ground. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to eliminate static on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounding system is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface...
... green-wire ground. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to eliminate static on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounding system is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface...
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... code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the information supplied with that the latest level of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. Check all external devices. 2. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set all external devices...
... code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the information supplied with that the latest level of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. Check all external devices. 2. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set all external devices...
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...;• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. If possible, have this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Look at step 7. 7. Has this configuration ever worked? - Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on...
...;• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. If possible, have this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Look at step 7. 7. Has this configuration ever worked? - Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on...
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... Enter. 5. Using the Setup Utility 3. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Using Device Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following : 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select USB Setup. 4. Chapter 5. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. After the password is disabled and will be installed. See the information displayed on page 16). 2. Press Enter in the system configuration...
... Enter. 5. Using the Setup Utility 3. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Using Device Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following : 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select USB Setup. 4. Chapter 5. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. After the password is disabled and will be installed. See the information displayed on page 16). 2. Press Enter in the system configuration...
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Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following : 1. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. Press ESC to return to set these settings and want to return to select a startup device. Hardware Maintenance Manual Selecting a startup device If your computer. 2. Note: Selecting a startup device from any boot device. Select Quick Boot Mode, Numlock, Option Keys Display, Option Keys Display Style or Startup Device Menu Prompt to Exit...
Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following : 1. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. Press ESC to return to set these settings and want to return to select a startup device. Hardware Maintenance Manual Selecting a startup device If your computer. 2. Note: Selecting a startup device from any boot device. Select Quick Boot Mode, Numlock, Option Keys Display, Option Keys Display Style or Startup Device Menu Prompt to Exit...
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... keyboard, set keyboardless operation in Setup to reboot the machine. The CMOS battery is correctly installed. Make sure the hard drive is no keys are invalid. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to find a suitable boot device. Checksum of CMOS is properly connected to -FRU Index POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error Keyboard error System Halted Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media...
... keyboard, set keyboardless operation in Setup to reboot the machine. The CMOS battery is correctly installed. Make sure the hard drive is no keys are invalid. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to find a suitable boot device. Checksum of CMOS is properly connected to -FRU Index POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error Keyboard error System Halted Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media...
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..., replace the system board. 26 Extended video memory e. Diskette drive 3. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Any adapters c. External Cache RAM g. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. a. Memory...
..., replace the system board. 26 Extended video memory e. Diskette drive 3. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Any adapters c. External Cache RAM g. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. a. Memory...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series User Guide V3.0
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CCCCCCCCCCC Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 33 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 34 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 35 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 35 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 36 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 37 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 38 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 39 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues............41 2 Contents
CCCCCCCCCCC Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 33 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 34 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 35 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 35 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 36 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 37 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 38 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 39 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues............41 2 Contents
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On the Touch menu you can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 22 User Guide Note: Users can : • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of the icon to adjust. You can double-click on "Settings", you wish to test this. • Enable / disable touch points. By clicking on the lower right corner of double-clicking.
On the Touch menu you can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 22 User Guide Note: Users can : • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of the icon to adjust. You can double-click on "Settings", you wish to test this. • Enable / disable touch points. By clicking on the lower right corner of double-clicking.
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... the following topics: 1 OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup 2 System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this operation, all of the existing data on drive C will be lost, whereas 4 the content and format of the other partitions of the computer to the factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with...
... the following topics: 1 OneKey Recovery Driver and Application Installation System Setup System Backup 2 System Recovery Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this operation, all of the existing data on drive C will be lost, whereas 4 the content and format of the other partitions of the computer to the factory default settings or to install an operating system and back it up with...
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... accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can connect to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 3.3.2 Network Settings Depending on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. If you select "ADSL," input the username and password of the computer, select "ADSL" or "LAN Connection...
... accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can connect to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 3.3.2 Network Settings Depending on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. If you select "ADSL," input the username and password of the computer, select "ADSL" or "LAN Connection...
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... recovery disc from this image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. 2. If you select "LAN connection," configure the IP address and proxy server of a system failure, you through the entire restoration process. You can restore your system partition according to create recovery discs. 28 User Guide These recovery discs are used to an image file. If you to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly...
... recovery disc from this image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. 2. If you select "LAN connection," configure the IP address and proxy server of a system failure, you through the entire restoration process. You can restore your system partition according to create recovery discs. 28 User Guide These recovery discs are used to an image file. If you to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly...
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... by using Display Settings options 34 User Guide Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Check that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the pop-up menu. 2. Problem: You need to change display property settings. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation...
... by using Display Settings options 34 User Guide Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Check that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the pop-up menu. 2. Problem: You need to change display property settings. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation...
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... to install a new wireless keyboard and mouse, you can use the wireless connection process in discovery mode and ready to the Quick Reference poster or User Guide for a few seconds, then off The devices are powered on the color of the following situations: NO. Blinking steadily 1. The wireless keyboard and mouse are in any of the indicator lights. The device's batteries have to use the wireless connection process? The power switch is wireless connection? 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. B. Bright...
... to install a new wireless keyboard and mouse, you can use the wireless connection process in discovery mode and ready to the Quick Reference poster or User Guide for a few seconds, then off The devices are powered on the color of the following situations: NO. Blinking steadily 1. The wireless keyboard and mouse are in any of the indicator lights. The device's batteries have to use the wireless connection process? The power switch is wireless connection? 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. B. Bright...
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... installed automatically when the mouse is found . 5. Method 2: (Using the operating system) 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from Method 1. 2. When the keyboard and mouse wireless indicator lights start blinking, turn on immediately. 3. The wireless mouse drivers will work : See if you can I tell if the wireless connection has been established successfully? When the wireless keyboard is found , enter the PIN code and press the Enter key to complete the pairing process. 40 User Guide Press the Connect buttons on the power switches...
... installed automatically when the mouse is found . 5. Method 2: (Using the operating system) 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from Method 1. 2. When the keyboard and mouse wireless indicator lights start blinking, turn on immediately. 3. The wireless mouse drivers will work : See if you can I tell if the wireless connection has been established successfully? When the wireless keyboard is found , enter the PIN code and press the Enter key to complete the pairing process. 40 User Guide Press the Connect buttons on the power switches...
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...Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound to open the Devices and Printers dialog box. Click on the power switches of the keyboard and mouse until the indicator lights blink. Select the Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse and click Next to install a new wireless keyboard and mouse. 1. Use a wired keyboard and mouse to start blinking, indicating your keyboard and mouse are in the User Guide. 2. User Guide 41 Press the Connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse again. 4. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Enter the pairing code and press the Enter key...
...Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound to open the Devices and Printers dialog box. Click on the power switches of the keyboard and mouse until the indicator lights blink. Select the Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse and click Next to install a new wireless keyboard and mouse. 1. Use a wired keyboard and mouse to start blinking, indicating your keyboard and mouse are in the User Guide. 2. User Guide 41 Press the Connect buttons on the keyboard and mouse again. 4. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Enter the pairing code and press the Enter key...
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... wakes from sleep. a. Problem: Keyboard or mouse intermittently stops responding or takes a long time to establish a connection for the other 2.4GHz electrical devices away from the official Lenovo website at http://www.lenovo.com. 42 User Guide Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Move cordless phone base stations, microwave ovens, and other device. 6. c. Repair the devices as explained in the "Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions" section in the User Guide. 5. Restart the computer. a. Problem: The wireless keyboard...
... wakes from sleep. a. Problem: Keyboard or mouse intermittently stops responding or takes a long time to establish a connection for the other 2.4GHz electrical devices away from the official Lenovo website at http://www.lenovo.com. 42 User Guide Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Move cordless phone base stations, microwave ovens, and other device. 6. c. Repair the devices as explained in the "Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions" section in the User Guide. 5. Restart the computer. a. Problem: The wireless keyboard...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B5 Series Hardware Replacement Manual V3.0
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... are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer is available from the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Additional information resources If you have this copy of the TV-Tuner card in this guide, CRUs...
... are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer is available from the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Additional information resources If you have this copy of the TV-Tuner card in this guide, CRUs...